Yreka in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Greathouse/DeWitt Building
113 W. Miner St.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013
1. The Greathouse/DeWitt Building Marker
Inscription.
The Greathouse/DeWitt Building. 113 W. Miner St.. Southern sympathizers George and Ridgely Greathouse purchased this lot in 1858, and then resold it for $700 a year later. The ground floor of this presently existing building was constructed in 1859 of locally kilned brick, and housed new owner R.O. DeWitt’s pharmacy. The second floor was added two years later. W.G. Grant (a tailor) and J.W. Bird (a printer) partnered in 1901, and opened the Bird and Grant grocery store here. Offering home delivery twice a day, the proprietors also purchased much of the store’s produce from local gardeners, and acquired hides and furs from area trappers. The store closed in 1943, and was later remodeled for a fancy bar and eatery.
Southern sympathizers George and Ridgely Greathouse purchased this lot in 1858, and then resold it for $700 a year later. The ground floor of this presently existing building was constructed in 1859 of locally kilned brick, and housed new owner R.O. DeWitt’s pharmacy. The second floor was added two years later. W.G. Grant (a tailor) and J.W. Bird (a printer) partnered in 1901, and opened the Bird and Grant grocery store here. Offering home delivery twice a day, the proprietors also purchased much of the store’s produce from local gardeners, and acquired hides and furs from area trappers. The store closed in 1943, and was later remodeled for a fancy bar and eatery.
Erected by City of Yreka.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 41° 43.895′ N, 122° 38.156′ W. Marker is in Yreka, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker is on West Miner Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 West Miner Street, Yreka CA 96097, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Sandra Pacatte Roberts, January 19, 2023
2. The Greathouse/DeWitt Building Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013
3. The Greathouse/DeWitt Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on November 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on January 19, 2023, by Sandra Pacatte Roberts of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on November 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
